I like to have a few finder windows open, that have lists of files that I am working on. Through Snow Leopard, it was easy to make a list mode window kind of narrow, so you can see just the filenames.

When I double click on a folder or drive (from the desktop), it appears that no finder window actually opens. However, if I swipe on the trackpad to move across spaces, the windows show momentarily, ...

Mac OS X's placement of windows is determined by the .DS_Store files that are located within each folder in the system. When users change window size and location, placement information is stored in ...

Most Mac users know familiar Finder window backgrounds, but few know you can also set Finder window backgrounds to any color you like. Here's how to do it. When you open a folder on the macOS desktop ...

The macOS Finder lets you customize window sidebars to provide quick access to files and volumes on your Mac. Here's how to personalize it to your needs. In macOS Finder windows, there's a wide range ...

The Finder is one of the most customizable elements of macOS. However, Apple’s two interrelated settings for how folders open a Finder window don’t seem to have any effect and haven’t for years.

Through the years, Apple has refined the OS X Finder's interface and added a few hidden tricks, and I've found newer Finder revisions to be more and more appealing than previous versions. Here are ...

I find the Finder window’s sidebar immensely useful. By default, it shows a number of useful folders and locations you might need quick access to, and you can drag in folders, servers, smart folders, ...

Finder is an integral part of macOS. It allows you to browse your Mac’s file system and access any attached devices, be it an external disk, a thumb drive, or a camera, all in one place. IMAGE: ...